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Ministry of Finance
Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 9,871 crore released to 17 States
Total Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 39,484 crore released to States in the current financial year
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has released the 4th monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit  Grant of Rs. 9,871.00 crore to the States yesterday. With the release of this installment, a total amount of Rs. 39,484.00 crore has been released to eligible States as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant in the current financial year.
State-wise details of the grant released this month and total amount of PDRD Grant released to the States in 2021-22 is annexed.
The Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant is provided to the States under Article 275 of the Constitution. The grants are released as per the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission in monthly installments to meet the gap in Revenue Accounts of the States post devolution. The Commission has recommended PDRD grants to 17 States during 2021-22.
The eligibility of States to receive this grant and the quantum of grant was decided by the Commission based on the gap between assessment of revenue and expenditure of the State after taking into account the assessed devolution for the financial year 2021-22.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has recommended a total Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs. 1,18,452 crore to 17 States in the financial year 2021-22. Out of this, an amount of Rs. 39,484 crore  has been released so far in 4 installments.
The States recommended for PDRD Grant by the Fifteenth Finance Commission are: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
State-wise Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grants Released
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S.No.
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Name of State
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Amount released in July 2021


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Total amount released during 2021-22

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Andhra Pradesh
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1438.08
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5752.33
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Assam
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531.33
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2125.33
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Haryana
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11.00
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44.00
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Himachal Pradesh
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854.08
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3416.33
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Karnataka
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135.92
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|
543.67
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Kerala
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1657.58
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6630.33
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Manipur
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210.33
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841.33
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Meghalaya
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106.58
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426.33
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Mizoram
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149.17
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596.67
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Nagaland
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379.75
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1519.00
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Punjab
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840.08
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3360.33
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Rajasthan
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823.17
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3292.67
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Sikkim
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56.50
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|
226.00
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Tamil Nadu
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183.67
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734.67
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Tripura
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378.83
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1515.33
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Uttarakhand
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647.67
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2590.67
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West Bengal
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1467.25
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5869.00
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Total
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9,871.00
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39484.00
Ministry of Heavy Industries
ICAT Signs MoU with the NorthCap University for Emerging Technologies
MoU will allow both parties to design courses to enhance skill development in the automotive segment
Electric Vehicles will be the core area for research
International Centre for Automotive Technology  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Northcap University , Gurugram, to enhance the Industry-Academia partnership for conducting joint short term and mid-term courses and research in the field of EV and related emerging technology area as per Industry Requirements. The MoU was signed by Mrs. Pamela Tikku, Officiating Director, ICAT, and Prof Nupur Prakash, Vice-Chancellor, NCU, in the presence of other senior officials from both organizations.
Speaking on the occasion Mrs. Pamela Tikku stated that we look forward to a long-term relationship for skill development required for the industry by collaboration in the emerging field of electric mobility and also look forward for the skilling up-gradation of ICAT resources.
In his address, Prof. Nupur Prakash said, “The summation of the expertise of ICAT in the field of automotive technology along with superior content development proficiency of NCU will result in flexible course packages for interested candidates, thus enabling them to be prepared across multiple fields available in the automotive sector in India.”
International Centre for Automotive Technology , located in Manesar since 1996, is a division of NATRiP  Implementation Society  under Ministry of Heavy Industries.
It is one of the independent Testing Agencies under Central Motor Vehicle Rules  notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways , Government of India for Testing and Certification of Automobiles and their critical safety components.
The NorthCap University  was established in 1996 in Gurugram. NCU is National Assessment and Accreditation Council  ‘A’ accredited university. The University is ranked among the top 100 in the Engineering category under the National Institutional Ranking Framework  by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
The institute has also been rewarded as the Best Performing University among the Top 30 Universities and Deemed Universities Category in India in the Atal Ranking of Institutions in Innovation Achievement 2021 . The University offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in disciplines such as engineering, management, applied sciences, and law. NCU is recognized by the University Grants Commission  and the Bar Council of India . The University is a Member of the Association of Indian Universities , Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities , UK.
In addition to being a Member of the American Society for Quality  Pvt Ltd, NCU is accredited by Accreditation Services for International Colleges , UK, in the category of ‘Premier’ Universities, with ‘Commendable’ Grades.
Ministry of Power
Villages electrified under Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana 
Government of India launched the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana  in December, 2014 for rural electrification works across the country.
Under DDUGJY and thereafter under Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana , the electrification of all villages and all willing Households was completed by 31st March, 2019 as reported by all State Governments.
A total of 2.86 crore Households were electrified under the aegis of Saubhagya including additional households in two tranches that were unwilling for electrification earlier but became willing later. The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme  has provisions for providing assistance for giving connectivity to any habitation/household which may have been left out, provided that the said house/habitation was in existence when DDUGJY/Saubhagya were sanctioned.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Smt. Sumitra Mahajan inaugurates 65th foundation day celebrations of EPFO in New Delhi
Centre sincerely working to create new avenues of employment: Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar
Lok Sabha Speaker, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan praised the efforts of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation  to digitalize the services to accelerate the claims of EPFO beneficiaries in Provident Fund, Pension & Insurance. Smt Mahajan stated it while inaugurating 65th foundation day celebrations of EPFO in New Delhi, today. She also inaugurated 1 MW solar power plant at various regional offices of EPFO.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister of State  for Labour & Employment, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar said that EPFO has taken a long jump since its inception in 1952. EPFO has achieved various milestones in last 65 years. The journey began with 5.5 lakh beneficiaries and now EPFO covers 4.5 crore employees today. Shri Gangwar further stated that EFPO now covers more than 10 lakh establishments which initially was 1267.
The Labour Minister said that EPFO has started various new initiatives to accelerate the process of online registration of employers . EPFO is spreading the coverage area of its schemes for workers from unorganized sector.
Shri Gangwar stated that central government is sincerely working to create new avenues of employment and self-employment under the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Recently the government has decided to construct 83,000 km highways which will create 32 crore man-days within a span of 5 years. He further stated that Mudra Yojna has created a lot of self- employment as 9.5 crore people have been given loan amounting to 4 lakh crore.
The Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Smt. M Sathiyavathy said that EPFO has done the tremendous job by adding more than one crore members in the six months span during January to June 2017.
The Commissioner, EPFO, Dr V.P. Joy said that EPFO is committed to Digital India initiative. He hoped that EPFO will become a totally digitalized and paperless office by August 15, 2018.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO extends three months’ time for Employers to upload wage details etc. regarding Pension on Higher Wages
Earlier an online facility was made available by EPFO for submitting Applications for Validation of Option /Joint Options for pension on higher wages. The facility was for eligible pensioners / members in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 04.11.2022. The facility was launched on 26.02.2023 and was to remain available only till 03.05.2023. However, considering the representations of the employees, the time limit was extended to 26.06.2023 in order to provide complete four months’ time to eligible pensioners / members for filing applications.
A last opportunity of 15 days was further given to remove any difficulty faced by the eligible pensioners/ members. Accordingly, the last date for submission of Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options by employees was extended to 11.07.2023. 17.49 lakh Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options have been received from pensioners / members till 11.07.2023.
In view of representations received from Employers & Employers’ Associations wherein requests were made to extend time period for uploading wage details of applicant pensioners / members, the employers were also given further period of three months to submit wage details etc. online latest by 30.09.2023.
Now, again many representations have been received from Employers & Employers’ Associations wherein requests have been made to extend further time period for uploading wage details of applicant pensioners / members. 5.52 lakh Applications for Validation of Option / Joint Options are still pending with employers, as on 29.09.2023.
Therefore, the request has been considered sympathetically and the Chairman, Central Board of Trustees has extended the time, for the employers to submit wage details etc till 31.12.2023.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Increase in Salaries of Anganwadi Workers
Government has advised public including women to take all precautions for prevention from COVID19, while pursuing professions. Measures such as work from home, on line teaching, tele medicine consultations etc have been encouraged. Anganwadi Workers, ANMs and ASHAs have been engaged in facilitating essential services during COVID19 pendemic.
With effect from 1st October, 2018, the Government has enhanced honorarium to Anganwadi Workers  from ₹ 3,000/- to ₹ 4,500/- per month; AWWs at mini-AWCs from ₹ 2,250/- to ₹ 3,500/- per month; Anganwadi Helpers  from ₹ 1,500/- to ₹ 2,250/- per month; and introduced performance linked incentive of ₹ 250/- per month to AWHs. Further, the AWWs are allowed performance linked incentive of ₹ 500/- per month for using ICDS-CAS under POSHAN Abhiyaan.
In addition to the honoraria paid by the Government of India, the States/UTs are also giving monetary incentives to these workers out of their own resources.
The incentives to ASHAs finalized at the national level are regularly reviewed and activities for which ASHAs would get incentives are expanded from time to time. These incentives provided to ASHAs are in addition to expenditure incurred by States/UTs. In FY 2018-19 the Union Cabinet approved the revised amount of routine recurrent incentive for ASHAs under NHM from Rs.1000/month to Rs. 2000/month. An additional incentive of Rs 1000 per month is also paid, in view of their significant contribution towards the Covid-19 pandemic related work. Besides the above, States/UTs have been asked to ensure provision of safety tools like masks and sanitizers for ASHAs and under the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, Insurance Scheme has been introduced for all health workers, including ASHAs. This insurance scheme provides an insurance cover of Rs. 50 Lakhs in case of loss of life due to COVID 19 pandemic or else due to accident on account of COVID19 related duty.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 187
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 41.76 Cr
More than 20.83 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 13.57 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has exceeded 41.76 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June. More than 20.83 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
10,04,581 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 95,964 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 13,04,46,413 persons in the age group 18-44 years across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 53,17,567 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Three States namely Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have administered more than 1 Crore Cumulative Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
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S.No.
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State
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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|
1
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A & N Islands
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|
73351
|
|
84
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|
2
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|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2868242
|
|
85040
|
|
3
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
338720
|
|
562
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|
4
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|
Assam
|
|
3602401
|
|
156151
|
|
5
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|
Bihar
|
|
8525414
|
|
199140
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
276946
|
|
1803
|
|
7
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|
Chhattisgarh
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|
3443609
|
|
96034
|
|
8
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|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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|
225438
|
|
181
|
|
9
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|
Daman & Diu
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|
161706
|
|
773
|
|
10
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|
Delhi
|
|
3531651
|
|
223135
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
475074
|
|
11672
|
|
12
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|
Gujarat
|
|
9544962
|
|
314213
|
|
13
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|
Haryana
|
|
4083322
|
|
211894
|
|
14
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|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1281076
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|
3203
|
|
15
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|
Jammu & Kashmir
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|
1324693
|
|
50021
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
3045845
|
|
115871
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
9077032
|
|
310882
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
2740089
|
|
225377
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
87210
|
|
14
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
24301
|
|
114
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
11286804
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|
489457
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
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|
9931114
|
|
423176
|
|
23
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|
Manipur
|
|
464441
|
|
1273
|
|
24
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|
Meghalaya
|
|
395347
|
|
420
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
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|
343088
|
|
1058
|
|
26
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|
Nagaland
|
|
324103
|
|
624
|
|
27
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|
Odisha
|
|
4193390
|
|
277191
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
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|
237330
|
|
1757
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
2277267
|
|
73626
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
9502517
|
|
273037
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
289327
|
|
205
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
7535536
|
|
357132
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
5019721
|
|
395759
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
994485
|
|
15481
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
15396213
|
|
569736
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1807077
|
|
43833
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
5717571
|
|
387638
|
|
|
|
Total
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|
130446413
|
|
5317567
|
|
|
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Total
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130446413
|
|
5317567
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Shehri Samridhi Utsav Launched
,aims to extend the outreach of Deendayal Antyodaya Mission – National Urban Livelihoods Mission , to the most vulnerable, showcase its initiatives and facilitate access of Self-Help Group  members to the other government schemes.This was launched across the country earlier this week.
Day one of Shehri Samriddhi Utsav began with a series of rallies led by women’s’ SHGs, across the length and breadth of the country. These rallies spread awareness about DAY-NULM in urban poor communities. Job melas and fairs to market the products made by women microentrepreneurs were also organized by many states, and will continue over the next two weeks.
SHG RALLY IN SONEPAT, HARYANA SHG RALLY IN SIHPUI, MIZORAM
SHG PRODUCTS MELA, SIKKAM SHG PRODUCTS MELA, TAMIL NADU
Through Shehri Samridhi Utsav, SHG members across cities are being linked to national government schemes viz. Swachchh Bharat Mission , Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana , Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana and National Nutrition Mission.
Over the next two weeks, several other activities are also being conducted by the states such as adoption of shelters for the homeless by colleges, formation of SHGs of informal sanitation workers, financial inclusion camps, job melas etc. Progress on these activities as well as images and media articles on Shehri Samridhi Utsav events across states can be accessed through a dedicated web portal at shehrisamridhiutsav.com.
A major highlight of Shehri Samridhi Utsav is theNational Exhibition cum sale of SHG products and National Street Food Festival being organized in New Delhi. Over 100 stalls are being set up in Central Delhi with various handlooms, handicrafts, snacks and other local products made by 200 Self Help Groups representing23 states.40 stalls with street food vendors from 20+ states will be serving the local cuisines. In the evenings, a cultural program will be organized, including popular bands to cater to the young crowds. This event will be organized in Rajpath Lawns in Central Delhi, from 8th – 17th Feb 2019 and will be open to the public from 12:00 noon to 10:00 PM.
RJ/KGS
Special Service and Features
Postal Dak Adalat on 27 Dec 2021
A Dak Adalat meeting to redress the grievances relating to postal services in the Jursidiction of Chennai General Post Office to be held at the Office of the Chief Postmaster, Chennai GPO, Chennai 600 001 on 27.12.2021  at 1100 hours.
Public are requested to present their grievances, if any, pertaining to Chennai General Post Office only in person or by post so as to reach on or before 24.12.2021 to Sri. P. Murugesan, Chief Post Master, Chennai GPO. Chennai 600 001.
President's Secretariat
The Mughal Gardens will remain open for the general public till March 16, 2022  between 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs .
Seven pre-booked hourly slots will be available between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs. Last entry will be at 1600 hrs. Each slot can now accommodate a maximum of 300 persons. During the tour, visitors have to follow COVID protocols such as wearing of mask, maintaining social distance etc. They will have to undergo thermal screening at the entry point. No visitor will be allowed without mask.
Booking can be made on https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in or https://rb.nic.in/rbvisit/visit_plan.aspx. Walk-in entry will not be available as precautionary measures.
Entry and exit for all visitors will be from Gate No. 35 of the President’s Estate, close to where North Avenue meets Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Ministry of Steel
‘Make in India’, ‘GatiShakti’ schemes likely to be critical drivers of growth in the sector, Says Steel Minister;
Meeting of the Consultative Committee of Parliament for Ministry of Steel held at Kevadiya, District Narmada in Gujarat
A meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Steel was held today at Kevadiya, District Narmada in Gujarat on the subject “Steel Usage”. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Steel Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh.
Welcoming the members, the Minister said that Steel has been playing an important role in the industrial development of India, as it is a key input for critical sectors such as Infrastructure, Construction, Engineering & Packaging, Automobile and Defence. India has become the world’s second largest producer as well consumer of steel. During the financial year 2020-21, the total finished steel consumption in the country was 96.2 Million Tonnes and is expected to reach about 160 Million Tonnes  by 2024-25 and about 250 MT by 2030-31. The Government is continuously making efforts to enhance steel production capacity domestically and at the same time increase domestic demand and usage of steel. Construction and Infrastructure sectors are major consumers of steel and will continuously be the driver of increased consumption of steel. The Government’s recently announced GatiShakti Master Plan will complement the Rs. 100 lakh crore investment plan for infrastructure development over the next five years. This will further give boost to the steel usage in the country.
Hon’ble MPs made many important suggestions regarding the Steel sector, and particularly about the initiatives that can boost steel usage further in the country. Honourable MPs- S/Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Satish Chandra Dubey, Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Chandra Prakash Choudhary, Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, and Prataprao Govindrao Patil Chikhalikar also took part in the meeting.
Ministry of Defence
ARMY TO BEGIN RECRUITMENT RALLY ON 29 NOV 2021 AT ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS CENTRE, SECUNDERABAD 
1. Army recruitment rally under Unit Headquarters Quota will be held at ABC Track, AOC Centre, Secunderabad from 29 Nov 2021 to 30 Jan 2022 for enrolment of Soldier Tech , Soldier General Duty, Soldier Tradesmen, Outstanding Sportsmen  & Sol Clk/SKT  Category.
2. Outstanding Sportsmen  are required to report at Thapar Stadium, AOC Centre Secunderabad at 0800hrs hrs on 26 Nov 2021 for sports trial.
- Outstanding Sportsmen who have represented in any of the following in the fields of Boxing, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Handball, Hockey, Swimming, Wrestling, Athletics, Kabbadi and Cricket can participate along with their certificate.
- Represented a state or Country in National or International competitions either at senior or junior level.
Note : The certificate should not be more than two years old on the date of screening
3. Eligibility.
 Age. Sol GD - Age limit 171/2to 21 Yrs.
Sol Tech 
Sol Clk/SKT - Age limit 171/2 to 23 Yrs
Sol Tdn
4. Education.
 Sol GD -Matriculation/ SSC with 33% in each subject & 45% aggregate.
 Sol Tdn -Simple pass 
 Sol Tech  - 10+2/Intermediate pass in Science with  with 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject.
 Sol Clk/SKT - 10+2/Intermediate pass in any stream with 60% marks in aggregate and min 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book keeping in class 12th is mandatory.
5. For other details candidates can contact Headquarters AOC centre, East Marredpally, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad  500015. Headquarters AOC Centre e-mail address- airawat0804[at]nic[dot]in and also www.joinindianarmy[at]nic[dot]in site for more information about recruitment rally.
6. The conduct of the rally is subject to prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation in the month wef Nov 2021 to Jan 2022. Commandant AOC Centre reserves the right to cancel the rally at short notice due to COVID-19 pandemic.